All Forum Posts by: Spencer Krautkramer

I am wondering what people's experience is with pulling a permit as a homeowner. I'm a new homeowner (househacking) and have a project that sounds is required to pull a permit. The brick column supporting the front balcony is 4.5" out of plumb over 12' and needs to be replaced. I work for a GC some I'm familiar with pulling permits, but just not from this side of things. The subcontractor I will be using doesn't have all the dwelling licenses required to pull the permit. So I would need to do it in my own name as the homeowner. Have many people done this? I assume that pulling the permit as a homeowner makes the process easier, but I know I would hold the liability if anything were to happen with this especially since it's structural work. Any and all thoughts and opinions are welcome. This work is within the City of Milwaukee

What are people's overall thoughts on gypcrete? Pros? Cons? I'm buying a 115 year old house, and it has hardwoods that are in relatively good condition, but the floor is super unlevel. I'm exploring all my options and wondering what people think. Would using gypcrete as a self leveler be an option and then lay lvp on top?

Thoughts on pink cast iron tubs? I'm purchasing a property with one, and undecided what I should do. Leave it or replace it? Or is painting/reglazing an option?

Gas or electric range for long term rental? What's everyone's preference and why?

Has anyone done any sort of live-in BRRRR? I'm in the process of securing a duplex house hack. It's liveable, but could definitely use some upgrades. I am short on capital, but wondering if there are any ways I can borrow money at an affordable interest rate, fix everything up, and refinance? Any thoughts/suggestions are much. appreciated

@Julien Jeannot @Ryan Thomson Thanks guys for the input! This is helpful

I am in the works of acquiring my first investment property, which will be a duplex that I plan to house hack. It took me a year of being frugal to save for the down payment. This year, I have several life events that won't allow me to save as well as I did in the past year. What are people's suggestions to save money quickly during your first house hack to either fix it up or save for the next one? I am a regular W2 employee with a decent salary, but it still feels like it takes years to save for just a 5% down payment. I'm wondering what strategies there are to scale quicker.

What are people's thoughts on renting a room in a basement that does not have an egress window? Is it worth the money to install an egress window? Has anyone done this before?

I am looking into doing my first house hack. I am looking into duplexes and would rent out one unit and live in the other. I would also like to have a roommate in the unit I am living in. I was planning on finding a roommate through the Roommate pages on Facebook. However, what I'm wondering is; If I am posting about looking for a roommate and mention something such as "male roommate," am I subject to going against Fair Housing Laws since I am technically also the landlord rather than just another roommate?